Attractions
Major Attractions
All major attractions are only a short distance from Chester Hotel.
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Buckingham Palace :Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837. It evolved from a town house that was owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of Buckingham. Today it is The Queen's official residence, with 775 rooms. |
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Houses of Parliament and the Big Ben :Big Ben is one of London's best-known landmarks, and looks most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated. You even know when parliament is in session, because a light shines above the clock face. |
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Tower Bridge :Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognisable bridges in the World. |
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The London Eye - Millenium Wheel :The British Airways London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, opened in 1999 and is the largest observation wheel in the world. It stands 135 metres (443 feet) high! |
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Oxford Street :Without doubt the most famous shopping street in London would be Oxford Street. There is something to be found for everyone in this locality. At the Marble Arch end, you can find Selfridges department store. |
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The British Museum :The British Museum holds in trust for the nation and the world a collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures. Housed in one of Britain's architectural landmarks, the collection is one of the finest in existence, spanning two million years of human history. The museum’s glass-domed Great Court, housing the historic Reading Room, is an architectural marvel. |
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Apollo Victoria Theatre :With a capacity of 775, the Apollo theatre was designed by Lewin Sharp.It opened on 21st February 1901 with a play called "The Belle of Bohemia".
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St Pauls Cathedral :Situated on the north bank of the River Thames St Paul`s distinctive dome was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1710 after the great fire of 1666 destroyed the original church. The cathedral consists of the Crypt, Ambulatory and Whispering Gallery. The entrance price also includes a visit to the Crypt and Ambulatory. |
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Leicester Square :By night Leicester Square is one of the busiest spots in London. Buskers entertain the crowds with anything from an impromptu song to a political rant, tourists pay good money to have their faces ridiculed by cruel cartoonists and suburban kids queue to dance the night away at the Hippodrome, Equinox or Maximus. |
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